It was Saturday. The sun was out. The ice had melted. All systems were go! Miguel & Roberto – two top Parwich cyclists – decided to pedal over to Hartington.
Having huffed and puffed their way to the village, they were sorely in need of coffee and calories! Both were bowled over by the fantastic Hartington Village Stores which has had new owners since last January.
The shop is well stocked, offering a meat/deli counter, local specialities, puddings and drinks as well as normal everyday groceries. Laura and Rob were very friendly, keeping the Parwich Cycling Team up to speed with the England/All Blacks score and providing fantastic freshly ground coffee.
The stores was built in 1836 and still retains the feel of an old fashioned grocers. Apparently it survived being blown up by a leaking gunpowder barrel which lifted the roof as high as the top of the church!
Refuelled with a fine huntsman’s pie, Miguel and Roberto found the chug back up to Parwich almost easy!
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Yes I agree a great coffee and cake stop when out cycling in the Peak District (especailly when it’s warm enough to sit at the picnic tables outside). You are very brave wearing shorts in December!!
This is Roberto! He is fearless. Shorts in December…..pah!
note the purple legs, lesson learnt.